The Recommended Reading Order for the New Hope World
The best way to read Amber Davis’s books is in publication order. While each book is written as a standalone contemporary romance with its own satisfying conclusion, they are set in the fictional Australian town of New Hope. Reading them in order allows you to follow the lives of the recurring characters, appreciate background cameos, and avoid minor spoilers about who ends up with whom.
Here is the recommended order for the main New Hope World series:
- Chase and the Girl Who Came Back (2022) - The book that started it all. Follows Yasmin as she returns to Canary Bay/New Hope to chase her dreams and reconnects with Chase.
- Arden and the Girl Downstairs (2022) - Focuses on Ella and her struggles with undiagnosed chronic pain, weaving unexpected friendship and romance.
- Chad: and His Not Harem (2023) - Co-authored with Jaye Pratt, this introduces the beloved Chad and his lighthearted, heartwarming romance path.
- Vada: And the Boy Next Door (2024) - Co-authored with Jaye Pratt, this companion novel continues the cozy, small-town vibes.
- Isabelle and the New Guy (2024) - Follows Isabelle and Dominic as they navigate new beginnings and real-world health challenges.
- Brad and the Girl Off Limits (2024) - Co-authored with Kelly Messenger and Jaye Pratt, bringing fresh dynamics to the New Hope friend group.
- Rhys: and the Girl Across the Hall (2025) - Co-authored with Kelly Messenger, adding emotional depth and long-awaited romance.
Chronological Order and Caveats
While a strict chronological timeline isn't strictly necessary due to the standalone nature of the romances, there is a timeline shift to keep in mind. The books co-authored with Jaye Pratt (such as Chad and Vada) are set a few years after the initial events of Chase and the Girl Who Came Back and Arden and the Girl Downstairs. If you read them out of order, you will encounter minor spoilers regarding the relationship statuses of characters from the earlier novels. Therefore, reading the series in publication order remains the safest and most satisfying path.
Spin-Offs and Subseries: New Hope After Dark
For readers looking for something a bit steamier, Amber Davis created the New Hope After Dark subseries. These books are set in the same universe but feature a higher heat level. They can be read alongside the main series or treated as a separate collection. Notable titles in this mature-themed spin-off include:
- Caught on Camera
- Tempting Mr Blakely
- Under His Watch
- Syllabus of Sin
What to Know Before You Start
Amber Davis is a chronic illness survivor, and she uses her novels to provide authentic, much-needed representation for readers living with invisible conditions. Throughout the New Hope World, you will meet characters dealing with autoimmune conditions, chronic pain, POTS, diabetes, PCOS, and endometriosis. Rather than defining the characters, these health struggles are woven naturally into their everyday lives, offering hope, resilience, and representation without sacrificing the joy and magic of a classic romance. If you love close-knit friend groups, supportive families, and emotional but uplifting love stories, you will feel right at home in New Hope.